Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The fact that the Deputy is not a member of the committee does not in any way impair his opportunity to participate in the debate. His presence and participation are hugely welcome. It is an unfortunate consequence of the arrangement to allow the Courts Bill to proceed, but he will have an opportunity to retable the amendment in a more advantageous position within the legislation on Report Stage.